The Berlin home network manufacturer AVM has presented a new router with the Fritzbox 7690. The company markets it as a high-end model for DSL connections. However, there is clear criticism from users. The backgrounds.
At the beginning of June 2024, home network manufacturer AVM presented the Fritzbox 7690. The company is marketing the router as a new one High-end model for DSL connections. It is intended to replace the popular Fritzbox 7590. AVM also praises the Fritzbox 7690 in a detailed YouTube video. However, there is clear criticism in the comments.
Fritzbox 7690: Not a worthy replacement for the 7590?
Only USB 2.0, no 6 GHz band and too few LAN ports: This is the almost unanimous opinion of the community about the new Fritzbox 7690. The reason: Many Fritzbox fans had apparently hoped for much more. “This isn’t a flagship,” said one user in the comments.
Others even speak of a “downgrade” or a “step back”. The fact is: the previous model 7590 had three USB 3.0 ports. The Fritzbox 7690, on the other hand, only has one USB 2.0 port. “Why do you do something like that?” asked one user. AVM writes:
When it comes to equipment, we always look at the most used and future-proof use cases. And so the overall package of the FRITZ!Box 7690 represents significant added value compared to the DSL predecessor models.
Alternative Fritzbox 5690 Pro?
The company also introduced the 5690 Pro model at the same time as the 7690. With a 6 GHz band, four LAN ports and a USB 3.1 port, it is significantly more powerful. However, this is also reflected in the price.
While the 7690 variant costs 329 euros according to AVM, the 5690 Pro has an RRP of 359 euros. The price-performance ratio also causes criticism in the community. While the Fritzbox 7690 has been available since June 3, 2024, the 5690 Pro is still a long time coming. AVM writes: “The market launch is planned for this month, we cannot provide any more details.”
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